WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is monsterbunnie! Congratulations, monsterbunnie! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet.

Good mornin’! Yup, it’s that time again. Time for another brunch with Ryan — I mean, another Saturday giveaway.

Today’s specialty: the Sephora salad.

All it takes to enter is a comment on this post and/or a Twitter tweet (full details down below). Good luck, and have a wonderful weekend.

I’m gonna go get some food in my rumbly tum now. See you soon.

What folks are saying…

“Hi Karen!!! Wow, that news definitely gets a hoo ray ray and an elephant!!! (I’ve maybe been watching too much Boardwalk Empire.) Thank you so much!!!”-Shana

“What a lovely surprise it was to see your announcement (after completing one of many exams/papers/projects I have this crazy week)! The eCard will definitely ease expenses for this broke, beauty-obsessed college student. Thank you, Karen and Tabs!!”-Katie

“Thanks so much, Karen. Just in case you were wondering what I got with it, I decided to go with the Clarisonic Mia–I’ve been wanting it for years now, but have never purchased it because of the price. Your eCard helped me finally buy it! I look forward to using it. Thanks again!”-Jane

“Shut the front door! OMG Karen, you have made my day. I’m sick in bed with the flu and this has just cheered me up immensely!!!!!!!! BTW, I’m the one that sent you that pic of my pug in a wig a few weeks back LOL! Thanks again, honestly, I’m beyond giddy right now.”-Angel

“Thank you SO much Karen! OMG! Wishes really do come true! I can’t believe I won! You have no idea how much this will help me through the holidays. I’ve been an avid fan of your blog for the past two years. Your witty and creative entries, informative makeup information, and beautiful photos have kept me hooked. I look forward to more of it. Goodness, you’ve
seriously just made my week and it’s only Tuesday night!”-Zharlynne

“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)

One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, what’s your most treasured belonging? How many different blue things do you see right now? Have you ever had a heart-to-heart with a complete stranger? Where do you see yourself in five years? Did you remove your makeup before bed last night? What are you currently wearing on your nails? Have you ever been involved in a scandal? — you get the idea.

Second, you can enter by following me on Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:

Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/ZvapkK

The deadline to enter is Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 11:59PM (PT).

Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.

A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.

Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).

Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.

Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.

The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.

Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is monsterbunnie! Congratulations, monsterbunnie! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet.

So far, 433 people have commented on this article. How cool is that?

KAREN! I’m sipping a virgin mango mojito at work ninja style (from my coffee mug) having a ball tapping into the make up world on your website. Swear its making me anticipate summer even more! Hm I’m starting to think you love summer more than I do, sure makes me feel like the weekend is going to be that much better!

Hi Karen, happy weekend. The only blue thing I can see sitting at my desk is my coffee cup. It’s hand painted and it’s from Poland I’m not wearing anything on my nails right now, I just removed my gel nail polish. I think I am going to use my new Givenchy polish next!

I already follow you on the Twitters but I retweeted and I’m leaving a comment because I’m an overachiever like that! Err, sometimes as I did not remove my makeups last night and I scraped off my pinkie nude Zoya polish. However, I shall repent to the beauty gods today!

I had a busy weekend. Since my maid’s away, I need to do chores and help out my mom who’s broken her leg and is confined in a wheelchair. I don’t mind the chores though, I enjoy doing them. Had no time to eat properly but thank God that it’s my sis’ birthday! Somehow we got her three cakes! D8 that’s a lot of fat!

I broke my foot about a week ago and I can’t get upstairs to my vanity and all my makeup (or stand long enough in front of a mirror to put it on) I’ve been missing it all so much so I’ve become obsessed about reading as much as I can about new brands and techniques and I can’t wait until I can walk & drive again to load up on some of glorious new products I’ve been reading about and get back to my lovely collection of make up. Thanks for being such an entertaining & informative read!

Personally, I don’t know what brand she is eating, since I am just jumping in here uninvited (sorry!), but you could mix freshly ground pb with plain greek yogurt and have a nice treat. I would do that if I could eat yogurt (lactose is not my friend =((
sounds good!

No brand – Sandy’s right, I just mix peanut butter into regular or Greek yogurt! It’s amazing. It started when my husband and I were in Iceland, and the yogurt is crazy cheap there so he ate a lot of yogurt + peanut butter + chocolate chips + oatmeal (the last three ingredients were for pb/choco chip/oatmeal cookies), and I simplified it down to pb + yogurt. Try it! It’s amazing!

Assuming by treasured you mean physical and non-living…that’s a hard one. In a fire I’d grab my external hard drive since it has all my pictures and family history and such on it. But that’s a hard question otherwise. I suppose the ring my mom and dad gave me for my sixteenth birthday? I have this weird thing where I really treasure a lot but I use the items all the time. And if they do get broken or damaged, I’m not upset exactly because I have tons of memories associated with them. So sad, yes, but not regretful either.

Why did I wait so long to get the UD Glinda palette?! It is the perfect palette for me, and it’s so pretty! UD knows how to hook ya with great shadows! Hope you have a great week, K-Dawg! Thanks for the giveaway!

happy saturday! just listing some things on eBay & poshmark. hopefully they sell! i’m on a make up roll, wanting to try new things! Yay! hope the weekend is treating you well! thanks for the opportunity to win goodies!

Happy Saturday! My most treasured belonging is a picture of my mother and my aunt. They are sister-in-laws and were best friends. My mother past away in ’00 when I was 9 and my aunt just past away last August. This is the only pic I have of them and I hope they are hanging out together upstairs! I love and miss them both! <3

You know, I have a LOT of bad beauty habits (skipping sunscreen, biting my nails, keeping things WAY past their expiration, but one thing I aver do is go to bed with makeup on. I always do the full on cleansing ritual. I might skip serum, moisturizer, and so on but the makeup is OFF!

I have Zoya’s “Faye” on my nails right now and OMG IT IS BEAUTIFULLLLL!<3 It is a holographic polish that makes it look gold, purple, and pink depending on the lighting. so pretty :))) It's been on my nails for 4 days now and hasn't chipped!

Hi Karen!! I’m new to your blog, but I’m so enjoying it!! I feel like I’m learning something new every day. Anyway, I did remove my makeup last night, because I had a lot on. I’ve been on a quest for a good under eye concealer, so I thought I’d try Nars. They ended up putting not just concealer on me, but tinted moisturizer, bronzer, and blush!! Woo Hoo…that was fun!! Still not sure if I got the right concealer as far as the color match… it might be too dark. I’m looking for something to brighten my under eye area. I might see if I can get a better match at MAC…we shall see. By the way, thanks for having the Sephora giveaway!! Love that place!!

On my toes I have Zoya’s Wednesday (I may be adding some subtle glitter gradient later). On my fingers I have a coat of Loreal Creme De Mint, over a coat of WnW Fastdry Emerald The Crown Jewel glitter, over a couple of coats of Sinful Pistache making a glitter-jelly sandwich on my nails. Super pretty and it coordinates well with Wednesday.

I see a number of blue things: one blue comfy chair, one blue dress draped over another chair,three blue board game boxes, one blue button-down shirt, a number of books with blue covers, my blue jeans, my husband’s blue jeans….

I am currently wearing candy shop by Deborah Lippmann. Only two coats and I have a ton of glitter on my nails. Looks pretty and it’s the only colour i own from her range. I would like to try more but they’re so pricey! It’s not going to be easy removing this polish *sigh*

I have a huge crush on my guy friend and it’s so hard because we’re complete opposites. He’s a total extrovert and I’m definitely an introvert; we’re from two different worlds. Besides, I think I was friend-zoned by him from the start. *long sigh*

I’m very good at taking my makeup off before bed – my skin is very sensitive and finicky, so I have to be serious about taking care of it!

My fingernails are bare, as always, but my toes are a glittery red jelly finish LE polish from Revlon Summer 2011 called Watermelon Fizz. I have backup bottles of this because it’s the best color ever.

Hey Karen! Your blog is so awesome! I don’t go a week without reading it! What is your favorite part of your makeup routine? Summer is around the corner! Meaning I can go shopping for my favorite summer products soon! Yay!

Hey Karen and Tabs and Ryan!
Unfortunately, I am not wearing anything on my nails since I have starting biting them. Sad, I know. All the stress of trying to get into a performing arts high school (for makeup, no less) must be getting to me. Le sigh! In other news, I did take my makeup off before bed last night. So good for me! Also, I did pretend I could speak Spanish and chat with a local when I went to Mexico about 8 years ago. Does that count as a heart to heart? Haha. Have a magical day!!!

I just cam back from a 5 hour local home and garden tour sponsored by a neighborhood charity. My friend and I are exhausted. We do not look like our usual vibrant selves, thus we need that Sephora card! BTW very few nice gardens this year, and too many elite architectural “monster mansions” that actually look like prisons.

Yes I definitely removed my makeup before bed last night–I make sure to do that every single night no matter what. I was actually quite proud of myself a few weeks ago–I went out partying with some friends for my birthday and came home pretty tipsy I had a sudden urge to crawl into bed without washing my face but I forced myself to do it and felt much, much better after. I figured “haven’t done it in years and I’m not gonna start now” Becca @ The Beauty Sample recently posted … The Sample: NEW Giorgio Armani Summer Collection 2013 Bronze All-Over Face & Eye Palette, Review & Swatches

I’m a nail polish addict, but this week I’ve decided to give my nails a break and keep them polish free. I do this every once in a while, just to let them breathe…not sure if that even makes sense but I like to pretend it does

I GRADUATE FROM LAW SCHOOL IN ONE WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m wearing a top with teal blue flowers on it,my daughter has a purple nightdress on & my 15 month old son is in his royal blue pajamas..m in their room which has aqua blue and apple green colored pom poms..that’s all for the shades of blue .. My kids are still awake & jumping on their beds … Don’t know where they get their tremendous energy from.. I’m wearing Zoya Maura on my nails & Mac Lady Danger on my lips., I love this lipstick so much, I wear it all he time, need no special occasions.. It’s as cheerful as my kids…!

I’m new to your blog and officially a makeup junkie. You are such an inspiration. After a week of reading through your blog I have ended up beautifully sexy and stylish with Mac studio sculpt, care blend powder, Chanel western light, clinique toner, and new makeup brushes. Thanks I feel rejuvenated.

I am watching an interesting show called “Naked castaway”.. It is about a guy who decides to get dropped off alone on an abandoned island completely naked with no food or water.. I am not sure how I feel about it yet.

Today was free comic book day. Though it was free, I donated $5.00 to my local comic book store. I felt bad since the store owners actually have to buy the comic books and they just give it out for free. It’s a tough business to be in.

I want to win sooooooooo badly! I’m such a make up junkie and I’m also the only person working in our house (2 jobs) so there’s never much money left to treat myself… fingers double crossed! Hope your weekend is great!

I just received a letter from my friend who moved back to Hawaii- she is such a hilarious gal. I miss her lots! We were sushi and Sephora twins. -and I love that i discovered this blog, we have similar skin coloring! Keep the swatches coming please

Hi Karen!
I always take off my makeup off at night, no matter how tired I am or how late it is. I’ve also added a new regimen to the routine and got the Dermalogica Toner spray that is so moisturizing. Love it so far. Love your blog!

I don’t have too many blue things in this area of the apartment. Nine blue books on the bookshelf, a Subway soda cup on the coffee table, a small plastic watering can on a side table, a mirror with a blue painted wood frame, and a small glass planter. My favorite blue cosmetic item is definitely my Urban Decay eye shadow in Radium, which I love to wear on nights out.

Listening to a Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros concert on Youtube.
I have to remove my makeup nightly, since I wear eye makeup and have super-sensitive eyes. I use plain jojoba oil for this; it works pretty well.
In five years I’ll still be a programmer. I like the work.Colleen recently posted … 16 shades of “nude”

there is a picture of my mom and me when i was maybe 4 years old on my wall.. she’s sqeezing me so tight and i have one of the biggest smiles where i’m showing all my teeth and gums! everytime i look at it, it puts a huge smile on my face

I’m so sad that the last Sookie Stackhouse novel is coming out in 3 days… what will I do without my favorite spunky female telepath??
I could really use $50 to Sephora to help me with this depression ; )

Hi Karen and Tabs
I see 3 blue things…my sky blue glass (sipping strawberry/kiwi juice), a bottle of nail polish Chanel Bel Argus and my fleece VS hoodie in turquoise blue.
Today my makeup was very simple. My Rachel K CC Cream, Illamasqua blush in Thrust and YSL Volupte Shine in 19 Fuschia in Rage. Nail polish I’m wearing today is Dior’s Princess. I always try to remove my makeup well before bed.
I was never involved in a scandal. And yes, I have had quite a few heart to heart with strangers. It happens that people are just lonely, having a bad day and, need to vent and maybe I seem like a good listener. I don’t mind at all. I find it that at times it is easier to open up with a stranger than with the people around you.
Hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend. xo, Elsa

Having a deep conversation with a stranger is right up my alley–I hate small talk, although I am intrigued by people in general. Other than that, I have Sally Hansen’s Pacific Blue on my nails–it’s pretty amazing!

D&G nail polish in nude with a accent finger that looks like a bougainvilla bush motive but is actually achieved by dotting together red, lavender and fuchsia nail polishes……looking at my hands makes me strangely happy because of that little detail:)

The most important blue thing I see is a beautiful blue sky here in Belgium. I’m enjoying it too much to count any other blue things.
I’m wearing a classic French manicure on my fingernails and I have a classic red on my toenails. Boring? Maybe? But I still one it.
Have a wonderful Sunday!

I’ve had exams all week and had to move out of my apartment so I haven’t worn makeup in a few days. Good news, nothing to wash off at night. Bad news, I’m going through serious make up withdrawals. My new urban decay ammo palette just came in though so in excited to play with that later today!

Hiya Karen! Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! Hope your weekend has been a blast! how’s lil Tabby today? I’m gonna guess diva-ish! hahaha!
My most treasured belonging is probably the necklace my mom gave me for the sixteenth birthday. You know Asian parents don’t really celebrate birthdays…so that necklace means a lot! I’m currently in a coffee shop, so I see a lot of blue shirts! Funny thing about this coffee shop…it’s very “local” lol. I’ve never been to one like it! Yes, OF COURSE I’ve had a heart-to-heart with a total stranger. I live for those moments! I believe in life is a collection of memories, and those little moments do count. I may not remember all of them, but I’ll never forget how they make me feel!! Oh great…you’re asking me about my “five year plan”…does anyone actually have those? I don’t see myself doing anything specific in five years…or be anywhere specific. I’m in my twenties, so everything is uncertain. It kinda drives me nuts, but it’s a learning moment for sure!! YES I REMOVED MY MAKEUP BEFORE BED LAST NIGHT. Haha, I’m not a beginner! I hate absolutely HATE sleeping with my makeup on. I WILL get a zit the next morning, no doubt. I currently don’t have anything on my nails bc I just moved, and don’t have my own place yet, so I have yet to build my nail polish collection! And not to mention I hate having my nails painted…I’m such a perfectionist when it comes to it. ONE CHIP, and all the other nails come off. I’m not crazy, promise

I’m wearing a Kure Bazaar polish on my nails right now – can’t remember the name, but it’s a gorgeous, creamsicle orange that will look so nice once I (eventually) get a bit of a tan:)Clare recently posted … Sonnet to Liberty

Karen you rock! For years now every time I google a makeup item that I am thinking about buying it seems like you always pop up;) you review all the products I’m interested in, and you’ve never steered me wrong! As far as your questions I don’t have too many blue things in the way of make up. Only eyeshadows that are in premade palettes, Don’t know why but I seem to avoid it like the plague LOL

I crawled into bed last night, remembered that I forgot to take off my makeup, and literally rolled out of bed to go take it off. I’ve been getting zit-y lately. can’t take the risk of sleeping in makeup.

Years ago I decided experience was more important than stuff. I’m a purger. I don’t think I have any truly treasured items. I have a few things I keep – my mangled engagement ring (long story), my daughter’s first birthday dress, and a rock my Uncle gave me when I was about 3.

I don’t think I am cool enough to be involved in a scandal. When I was young I was more scandalous. When I was 17 I asked out my boss and he said yes…until he realized I was only 17. LOL That was when I worked at Best Buy with tons of hot guys, I dated at least 6 of my coworkers! I was young and didn’t care!

I have been a lazy woman in the past till recently I came over in addict of surfing social media that i came to love makeup, watching tutorial from makeup guru that I realise that i need to be hard working to look pretty and look good in workforce! It really helps a lot to look pretty!! So I have started My DIY learning from YouTube to Polish my skill in makeup! You have also inspirer me too!!

Hi Karen,
You seriously just made my weekend so much better! I just pulled 2 double shifts in the ER and I’m on all week except for Tues. if I won this prize, I would buy something to help with my dark tired eyes!! Thanks a bunch

I’m currently wearing Scandalous by Cult Nails as my mani with some accents in white! And I always try to take off my makeup before bed but I fell asleep on the couch early last night and my hubs had to carry me to bed, haha…lame Saturday night for this girl!Jay @ Wayfaring Beauty recently posted … Dollish Polish Urban Camo Swatches & Review

You know first thing in the morning when you wake up but your eyes are still blurry and everything seems just slightly confusing, like nothing is happening quite as you expect it to and everything is just slightly out of place? I’m having a day like that, and it’s kind of surreal! xx

Hi Karen! I just finished my last finals week of college and I’ve been spending my free time doing what I love, digital art! It’s great to just sit down and draw on my tablet for a couple of hours. Hope you had a great weekend!

Just made a donation to the Lids for Lou Gehrig fund on Le Metier de Beaute site. A really good cause. Raise money for ALS disease research. Having had a loved one pass away from this dreadful disease, it’s something close to my heart. Love these weekly Sephora card giveaways. Thanks Karen

This weekend we went down to visit my sister who is continually amused by her brother having a better handle on makeup than her…and who is continually annoying said brother by her persistent refusal to do a full wash of her face, especially the eye area. Ah well, siblings.

I can’t wait for the new paranormal collection from illamasqua to hit sephora. It looks absolutely amazing! I’m really lemming for the nail polish (uv reactive is so cool). I’m even wanting the new palette!

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